Enni Varum Ennamellam
From Ondru Engal Jadhiye · 1987
- Lyricist
- Muthulingam
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Details
- Ondru Engal Jadhiye1987
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Enni varum ennam ellam | All the thoughts you have harbored |
| Koodi varum velaiyidhu | This is the time for them to come together |
| Inbam ponga pattu padinga | Sing a song so joy overflows |
| Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam | For all the desires flashing in the heart |
| Medai onnu podum kaalam | The time to build a stage |
| Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha haei | Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy! Hey! |
| Male | |
| Enni varum ennam ellam | All the thoughts you have harbored |
| Koodi varum velaiyidhu | This is the time for them to come together |
| Inbam ponga pattu padinga | Sing a song so joy overflows |
| Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam | For all the desires flashing in the heart |
| Medai onnu podum kaalam | The time to build a stage |
| Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha | Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy! |
| Male | |
| Namma kootathukku edhirkaalam undu | Our group has a bright future ahead |
| Male | |
| Namma kolagiyilae pudhu vegam undu | Our principles have gained a new momentum |
| Male | |
| Enni varum ennam ellam | All the thoughts you have harbored |
| Koodi varum velaiyidhu | This is the time for them to come together |
| Inbam ponga pattu padinga | Sing a song so joy overflows |
| Male | |
| Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam | For all the desires flashing in the heart |
| Medai onnu podum kaalam | The time to build a stage |
| Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha hey | Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy! Hey! |
| Chorus | |
| ……………. | |
| Male | |
| Ullangal indha neram vandhaa inaiya venum | At this moment, hearts should come together as one |
| Inaindha andha ullam endrum magizha venum | Those united hearts should forever rejoice |
| Male | |
| Pongi sirikkum thangai mugathil pookkal poothaada | As flowers bloom on the beaming face of the younger sister |
| Adhu kandu sirikkum annan mugathil inbam koothada | Seeing that, joy dances on the smiling face of the elder brother |
| Male | |
| Vaazhvil vandhaachu yogam | Good fortune has arrived in life |
| Sondham undaagum kaalam | It is the time for strong bonds to form |
| Vaazhvil vandhaachu yogam | Good fortune has arrived in life |
| Sondham undaagum kaalam | It is the time for strong bonds to form |
| Male | |
| Enni varum ennam ellam | All the thoughts you have harbored |
| Koodi varum velaiyidhu | This is the time for them to come together |
| Inbam ponga pattu padinga hey | Sing a song so joy overflows, hey! |
| Male | |
| Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam | For all the desires flashing in the heart |
| Medai onnu podum kaalam | The time to build a stage |
| Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha | Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy! |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………… | |
| Male | |
| Uzhaikkum rendu kaigal | When two working hands |
| Uyarndhaal ulagam sezhikkum | Are raised, the world will flourish |
| Ulagil ulla ezhai un | For the poor people in this world |
| Vaazhvil selvam kozhikkum | Wealth will abound in life |
| Male | |
| Thoongum puiliyin vaala pudichi | Do not grab the tail of a sleeping tiger |
| Kaiyaal aattadhae | And shake it with your hand! |
| Adhu thookkam kalainji thulli ezhundha | If its sleep is disturbed and it pounces awake |
| Dhesam thaangathae | The nation will not be able to withstand it! |
| Male | |
| Nermai nammodu paadhai | Honesty is our path |
| Gnyaayam ondrae namm thevai | Justice alone is our requirement |
| Male | |
| Nermai nammodu paadhai | Honesty is our path |
| Gnyaayam ondrae namm thevai | Justice alone is our requirement |
| Thanambikkai ulla manam | A mind filled with self-confidence |
| Eppodhum vetri perum | Will always achieve victory |
| Male | |
| Enni varum ennam ellam | All the thoughts you have harbored |
| Koodi varum velaiyidhu | This is the time for them to come together |
| Inbam ponga pattu padinga | Sing a song so joy overflows |
| Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam | For all the desires flashing in the heart |
| Medai onnu podum kaalam | The time to build a stage |
| Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha | Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy! |
| Male | |
| Namma kootathukku edhirkaalam undu | Our group has a bright future ahead |
| Namma kolagiyilae pudhu vegam undu | Our principles have gained a new momentum |
| Ingu jaadhiyilla baedhamilla | Here there is no caste, no discrimination |
| Sathiyamthaan namma ellai | Truth alone is our boundary |
| Male | |
| Enni varum ennam ellam | All the thoughts you have harbored |
| Koodi varum velaiyidhu | This is the time for them to come together |
| Inbam ponga pattu padinga | Sing a song so joy overflows |
| Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam | For all the desires flashing in the heart |
| Medai onnu podum kaalam | The time to build a stage |
| Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha | Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy! |
எண்ணி வரும் எண்ணமெல்லாம்
கூடி வரும் வேளையிது
இன்பம் பொங்க பாட்டு படிங்க
நெஞ்சில் மின்னி வரும் ஆசைக்கெல்லாம்
மேடை ஒண்ணு போடும் காலம்
வந்தென்று துள்ளிக் குதிங்க ஹேய் ...
All the thoughts you have harbored
This is the time for them to come together
Sing a song so joy overflows
For all the desires flashing in the heart
The time to build a stage
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy! Hey!
எண்ணி வரும் எண்ணமெல்லாம்
கூடி வரும் வேளையிது
இன்பம் பொங்க பாட்டு படிங்க
நெஞ்சில் மின்னி வரும் ஆசைக்கெல்லாம்
மேடை ஒண்ணு போடும் காலம்
வந்தென்று துள்ளிக் குதிங்க
All the thoughts you have harbored
This is the time for them to come together
Sing a song so joy overflows
For all the desires flashing in the heart
The time to build a stage
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy!
நம்ம கூட்டத்துக்கு எதிர்காலம் உண்டு
நம்ம கொள்கையிலே புது வேகம் உண்டு
இருவர் :
இங்கு ஜாதியில்ல பேதமில்ல
சத்தியமே நம்ம எல்லை
Our group has a bright future ahead
எண்ணி வரும் எண்ணமெல்லாம்
கூடி வரும் வேளையிது
இன்பம் பொங்க பாட்டு படிங்க
Our principles have gained a new momentum
நெஞ்சில் மின்னி வரும் ஆசைக்கெல்லாம்
மேடை ஒண்ணு போடும் காலம்
வந்தென்று துள்ளிக் குதிங்க
All the thoughts you have harbored
This is the time for them to come together
Sing a song so joy overflows
உள்ளங்கள் இந்த நேரம் வந்தா இணைய வேணும்
இணைந்த அந்த உள்ளம் என்றும் மகிழ வேணும்
For all the desires flashing in the heart
The time to build a stage
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy! Hey!
பொங்கி சிரிக்கும் தங்கை முகத்தில் பூக்கள் பூத்தாட
அது கண்டு ரசிக்கும் அண்ணன் முகத்தில் இன்பம் கூத்தாட
வாழ்வில் வந்தாச்சு யோகம் சொந்தம் உண்டாகும் காலம்
வாழ்வில் வந்தாச்சு யோகம் சொந்தம் உண்டாகும் காலம்
At this moment, hearts should come together as one
Those united hearts should forever rejoice
ஒன்று எங்கள் ஜாதியென்று வாழுகின்ற கூட்டமிது
As flowers bloom on the beaming face of the younger sister
Seeing that, joy dances on the smiling face of the elder brother
எண்ணி வரும் எண்ணமெல்லாம்
கூடி வரும் வேளையிது
இன்பம் பொங்க பாட்டு படிங்க
Good fortune has arrived in life
It is the time for strong bonds to form
Good fortune has arrived in life
It is the time for strong bonds to form
நெஞ்சில் மின்னி வரும் ஆசைக்கெல்லாம்
மேடை ஒண்ணு போடும் காலம்
வந்தென்று துள்ளிக் குதிங்க
All the thoughts you have harbored
This is the time for them to come together
Sing a song so joy overflows, hey!
...............................
For all the desires flashing in the heart
The time to build a stage
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy!
உழைக்கும் ரெண்டு கைகள்
உயர்ந்தால் உலகம் செழிக்கும்
உலகில் உள்ள ஏழை உன்
வாழ்வில் செல்வம் கொழிக்கும்
தூங்கும் புலியின் வாலப் புடிச்சி
கையால் ஆட்டாதே
அது தூக்கம் கலைஞ்சி துள்ளி எழுந்தா
தேசம் தாங்காதே
When two working hands
Are raised, the world will flourish
For the poor people in this world
Wealth will abound in life
நேர்மை நம்மோட பாதை
ஞாயம் ஒன்றே நம் தேவை
Do not grab the tail of a sleeping tiger
And shake it with your hand!
If its sleep is disturbed and it pounces awake
The nation will not be able to withstand it!
நேர்மை நம்மோட பாதை
ஞாயம் ஒன்றே நம் தேவை
தன்னம்பிக்கை உள்ள மனம்
எப்போதும் வெற்றி பெறும்
Honesty is our path
Justice alone is our requirement
எண்ணி வரும் எண்ணமெல்லாம்
கூடி வரும் வேளையிது
இன்பம் பொங்க பாட்டு படிங்க
நெஞ்சில் மின்னி வரும் ஆசைக்கெல்லாம்
மேடை ஒண்ணு போடும் காலம்
வந்தென்று துள்ளிக் குதிங்க
Honesty is our path
Justice alone is our requirement
A mind filled with self-confidence
Will always achieve victory
நம்ம கூட்டத்துக்கு எதிர்காலம் உண்டு
நம்ம கொள்கையிலே புது வேகம் உண்டு
இங்கு ஜாதியில்ல பேதமில்ல
சத்தியமே நம்ம எல்லை
All the thoughts you have harbored
This is the time for them to come together
Sing a song so joy overflows
For all the desires flashing in the heart
The time to build a stage
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy!
எண்ணி வரும் எண்ணமெல்லாம்
கூடி வரும் வேளையிது
இன்பம் பொங்க பாட்டு படிங்க
நெஞ்சில் மின்னி வரும் ஆசைக்கெல்லாம்
மேடை ஒண்ணு போடும் காலம்
வந்தென்று துள்ளிக் குதிங்க
Our group has a bright future ahead
Our principles have gained a new momentum
Here there is no caste, no discrimination
Truth alone is our boundary
All the thoughts you have harbored
This is the time for them to come together
Sing a song so joy overflows
For all the desires flashing in the heart
The time to build a stage
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy!
Enni varum ennam ellam
All the thoughts you have harbored
Koodi varum velaiyidhu
This is the time for them to come together
Inbam ponga pattu padinga
Sing a song so joy overflows
Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam
For all the desires flashing in the heart
Medai onnu podum kaalam
The time to build a stage
Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha haei
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy! Hey!
Enni varum ennam ellam
All the thoughts you have harbored
Koodi varum velaiyidhu
This is the time for them to come together
Inbam ponga pattu padinga
Sing a song so joy overflows
Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam
For all the desires flashing in the heart
Medai onnu podum kaalam
The time to build a stage
Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy!
Namma kootathukku edhirkaalam undu
Our group has a bright future ahead
Namma kolagiyilae pudhu vegam undu
Our principles have gained a new momentum
Enni varum ennam ellam
All the thoughts you have harbored
Koodi varum velaiyidhu
This is the time for them to come together
Inbam ponga pattu padinga
Sing a song so joy overflows
Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam
For all the desires flashing in the heart
Medai onnu podum kaalam
The time to build a stage
Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha hey
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy! Hey!
…………….
Ullangal indha neram vandhaa inaiya venum
At this moment, hearts should come together as one
Inaindha andha ullam endrum magizha venum
Those united hearts should forever rejoice
Pongi sirikkum thangai mugathil pookkal poothaada
As flowers bloom on the beaming face of the younger sister
Adhu kandu sirikkum annan mugathil inbam koothada
Seeing that, joy dances on the smiling face of the elder brother
Vaazhvil vandhaachu yogam
Good fortune has arrived in life
Sondham undaagum kaalam
It is the time for strong bonds to form
Vaazhvil vandhaachu yogam
Good fortune has arrived in life
Sondham undaagum kaalam
It is the time for strong bonds to form
Enni varum ennam ellam
All the thoughts you have harbored
Koodi varum velaiyidhu
This is the time for them to come together
Inbam ponga pattu padinga hey
Sing a song so joy overflows, hey!
Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam
For all the desires flashing in the heart
Medai onnu podum kaalam
The time to build a stage
Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy!
…………………………
Uzhaikkum rendu kaigal
When two working hands
Uyarndhaal ulagam sezhikkum
Are raised, the world will flourish
Ulagil ulla ezhai un
For the poor people in this world
Vaazhvil selvam kozhikkum
Wealth will abound in life
Thoongum puiliyin vaala pudichi
Do not grab the tail of a sleeping tiger
Kaiyaal aattadhae
And shake it with your hand!
Adhu thookkam kalainji thulli ezhundha
If its sleep is disturbed and it pounces awake
Dhesam thaangathae
The nation will not be able to withstand it!
Nermai nammodu paadhai
Honesty is our path
Gnyaayam ondrae namm thevai
Justice alone is our requirement
Nermai nammodu paadhai
Honesty is our path
Gnyaayam ondrae namm thevai
Justice alone is our requirement
Thanambikkai ulla manam
A mind filled with self-confidence
Eppodhum vetri perum
Will always achieve victory
Enni varum ennam ellam
All the thoughts you have harbored
Koodi varum velaiyidhu
This is the time for them to come together
Inbam ponga pattu padinga
Sing a song so joy overflows
Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam
For all the desires flashing in the heart
Medai onnu podum kaalam
The time to build a stage
Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy!
Namma kootathukku edhirkaalam undu
Our group has a bright future ahead
Namma kolagiyilae pudhu vegam undu
Our principles have gained a new momentum
Ingu jaadhiyilla baedhamilla
Here there is no caste, no discrimination
Sathiyamthaan namma ellai
Truth alone is our boundary
Enni varum ennam ellam
All the thoughts you have harbored
Koodi varum velaiyidhu
This is the time for them to come together
Inbam ponga pattu padinga
Sing a song so joy overflows
Nenjil minni varum aasaikkellam
For all the desires flashing in the heart
Medai onnu podum kaalam
The time to build a stage
Vandhadhendru thulli kudhingha
Has arrived, so leap and jump with joy!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Enni Varum Ennam Ellam' from the movie 'Ondru Engal Jadhiye' (1987) is an uplifting, high-energy anthem celebrating unity, social justice, hard work, and egalitarian values. The song expresses the joy of seeing long-cherished dreams and hopes finally coming to fruition, calling upon the community to dance, celebrate, and embrace a bright future together. The lyrics touch upon familial love—such as the joyful bond between a brother and sister—while delivering a strong socio-political message. It highlights that the labor of working hands is the true foundation of society's prosperity, warns oppressors not to provoke the sleeping giant of the working class (metaphorically compared to a sleeping tiger), and rejects caste discrimination, upholding truth, honesty, and self-confidence as the ultimate guiding principles.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Enni varum ennam ellam”
The initial 'E' sound is repeated in 'Enni' and 'ennam', creating a harmonious phonetic rhythm.
Iyaipu (End Rhyme)
“Nermai nammodu paadhai / Gnyaayam ondrae namm thevai”
The ending sounds 'paadhai' and 'thevai' rhyme with each other, enhancing the lyrical flow of the couplet.
Metaphor
“Thoongum puiliyin vaala pudichi kaiyaal aattadhae”
Comparing the peaceful, hardworking common folk to a 'sleeping tiger', warning corrupt forces not to provoke them.
Personification
“Inbam koothada”
Joy is personified as dancing ('koothada') on the brother's face upon seeing his sister happy.
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Trivia
'Enni Varum Ennam Ellam' features music composed by Gangai Amaran with lyrics written by the celebrated Tamil poet Muthulingam. Sung by a powerful vocal trio—Malaysia Vasudevan, P. Jayachandran, and Kovai Soundararajan—the song perfectly encapsulates the movie's core ethos implied by its title 'Ondru Engal Jadhiye' ('Humanity is Our Only Caste'). The song's theme heavily reflects 1980s Tamil cinema's tradition of social-reformist group songs that blend folk sensibilities with progressive socio-political ideals.
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